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ET54 TZC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 TZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 127,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill - Under Bodykit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill - Under Bodykit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,590 miles

Bodykit / Side Skirts Fitted To Both Sides - Unable To Assess Condition Of Outer Sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Brake Hose - Corrosion Close To Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 105,581 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Solid Black Sunstrip On Upper Windscreen Significantly Affects View (3.1 (a) (ii))

Bodykit / Side Skirts Fitted To Both Sides - Unable To Assess Condition Of Outer Sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Brake Hose - Corrosion Close To Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,204 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 98,976 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 98,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 90,291 miles

Both sides, rear outer sills corroded and holes, not within prescribed area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,702 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rust hole in outer seal but structurally fine. Needs repairing before its gets any worse. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rust hole in outer seal but structurally fine. Needs repairing before its gets any worse. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,753 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 71,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 66,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,849 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 25,560 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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ET54 TZC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET54 TZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ET54 TZC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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